That night, in the residential district of Mt. Silver headquarters, exquisite two-story houses stood in neat rows.
In Lorelei's yard, Young Master Mao had set up a cooking station and was stirring the ingredients in a pot.
Creak-the courtyard gate swung open. Agatha arrived first, leaning on her cane.
"My, my, Gary's cooking is as much to look forward to as ever." Agatha sniffed the aroma in the air and smiled kindly.
Lorelei politely showed Agatha to her seat, taking the gift box from her hand along the way.
"Oh? Where's that big, chubby Gengar of yours?" Agatha asked curiously.
"He's been with the team all along, so he's got more experience. He's taking a break this time." Gary pointed at Golduck beside him. "He's filling in as the nanny for now."
"Quack? ╮(•́ω•̀)╭" Golduck spread his hands in grievance. I'm a coach, you know. Why do I have to be a nanny too...
"All right~ I do rather miss that big, chubby boy." Agatha smiled and pointed at her gift. "There are some curse talismans in here. Take them to Gengar later. They'll do him good."
"Sure thing. Thank you, Granny." Gary nodded appreciatively. Curse talismans were generally produced only at Spirit Tower, where Ghost types gathered, and they were expensive.
Generally speaking, a single one worn by a Ghost-type Pokémon would have a considerable effect. Agatha had given him an entire stack...
Maybe I should wrap Gengar in curse talismans and have him cosplay as a mummy... Gary rubbed his chin, considering it.
"Ohoho~ Looks like I'm not late~" Right afterward, old Damaranch and Lance walked in together.
"Haha, Grandpa Damaranch, welcome, welcome. Have a seat first." Gary greeted them warmly too.
Lance awkwardly approached Gary. "Um... my ancestor... where did you put him?"
Gary froze, then realized